matter; thing; affair; circumstance
very careful; thoroughly prepared
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
unexpectedly; surprisingly
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach
to drift (to); to be washed ashore
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to have an accident (esp. traffic accident); to cause an accident
(inflectional) ending of a word; end of a sentence
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
size; dimension; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months
to sway to and fro; to drift about; to flutter; to be fickle; to be irresolute; to vacillate
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
impulsive; emotional; straightforward; hot-headed; quick-tempered
duty; obligation; responsibility
a glance; a look; a glimpse
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank